Nur 116 - Davis Advantage / Edge –
Osteoporosis Questions and Answers
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What is the main role of calcium in bone health?
a) Muscle contraction
b) Nerve conduction
✔✔c) Bone mineralization
d) Skin regeneration
What should a patient with osteoporosis avoid to reduce the risk of fractures?
a) High-fiber foods
✔✔b) High-impact sports
c) Vitamin C supplements
d) Protein-rich diets
Which of the following is a key patient education point to prevent osteoporosis?
a) Avoid all dairy products
✔✔b) Engage in regular weight-bearing activities
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,c) Stay on a low-calcium diet
d) Drink excessive caffeine
What is the effect of estrogen therapy on osteoporosis?
✔✔a) Reduces bone loss
b) Increases muscle mass
c) Causes weight gain
d) Decreases calcium levels
When teaching a patient about osteoporosis medications, the nurse should emphasize:
a) Skipping doses if feeling better
b) Stopping medication after one week
✔✔c) Taking medications as prescribed consistently
d) Doubling the dose if a dose is missed
A nurse advises a patient to quit smoking to improve bone health. The rationale is that smoking:
✔✔a) Decreases bone density
b) Enhances calcium absorption
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, c) Lowers vitamin D levels
d) Increases joint fluid
What is osteoporosis primarily characterized by?
a) Increased bone mass
b) Thickening of bone structure
c) Improved bone strength
✔✔d) Decreased bone density
A nurse is educating a patient on osteoporosis prevention. Which activity is most beneficial?
a) Reading books
✔✔b) Brisk walking
c) Watching television
d) Playing video games
Which diagnostic test is commonly used to confirm osteoporosis?
a) Blood glucose test
b) Ultrasound
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Osteoporosis Questions and Answers
100% Pass
What is the main role of calcium in bone health?
a) Muscle contraction
b) Nerve conduction
✔✔c) Bone mineralization
d) Skin regeneration
What should a patient with osteoporosis avoid to reduce the risk of fractures?
a) High-fiber foods
✔✔b) High-impact sports
c) Vitamin C supplements
d) Protein-rich diets
Which of the following is a key patient education point to prevent osteoporosis?
a) Avoid all dairy products
✔✔b) Engage in regular weight-bearing activities
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,c) Stay on a low-calcium diet
d) Drink excessive caffeine
What is the effect of estrogen therapy on osteoporosis?
✔✔a) Reduces bone loss
b) Increases muscle mass
c) Causes weight gain
d) Decreases calcium levels
When teaching a patient about osteoporosis medications, the nurse should emphasize:
a) Skipping doses if feeling better
b) Stopping medication after one week
✔✔c) Taking medications as prescribed consistently
d) Doubling the dose if a dose is missed
A nurse advises a patient to quit smoking to improve bone health. The rationale is that smoking:
✔✔a) Decreases bone density
b) Enhances calcium absorption
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, c) Lowers vitamin D levels
d) Increases joint fluid
What is osteoporosis primarily characterized by?
a) Increased bone mass
b) Thickening of bone structure
c) Improved bone strength
✔✔d) Decreased bone density
A nurse is educating a patient on osteoporosis prevention. Which activity is most beneficial?
a) Reading books
✔✔b) Brisk walking
c) Watching television
d) Playing video games
Which diagnostic test is commonly used to confirm osteoporosis?
a) Blood glucose test
b) Ultrasound
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